I was diagnosed with Scalp Melanoma this past October (2020).
I am a 69 year old North European with very light skin. Surgery removed a circular area of skin around 2″ diameter. A graft from my thigh was used to patch it.
I have a dent in my head, since the surgeon took a very thin layer of skin for the patch. One lymph node tested positive, so it was removed at the same time.
The surgery was not a big deal as far as discomfort/pain. Never took meds for pain after surgery.
A PET scan indicated no ‘hot spots’ anywhere post-surgery.
Currently undergoing Opdivo therapy monthly with absolutely no side effects.
The only question for me is how much time I am buying with Opdivo.
If I can answer any specifics, please let me know.